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Large Scale Milling and Paving

Large Scale Milling and Paving

Asphalt pavements can have exceptionally long lives if they are given sufficient care. However, over time, normal wear and tear, harsh sunlight, seasonal weather extremes, and automotive fluids can cause or contribute to the deterioration of the pavement. Furthermore, repeated repairs can leave the pavement looking like a crazy quilt of crack repairs and patched areas. The pavement can appear too distressed to be salvaged, so many customers assume that they need a total reconstruction. Although asphalt pavements are economical, removing and rebuilding a parking lot or other large pavement could still break your budget, especially if you have multiple properties with pavements of a similar age. In many cases, large scale milling and paving is a more cost-effective solution.

What Is Asphalt Milling?

Large scale asphalt milling involves the use of a milling machine to grind away the existing pavement. These machines can be precisely calibrated to remove the pavement to a specific depth. When the procedure is to be followed by an asphalt paving overlay, the depth is normally between two and three inches, but the machines are capable of removing the entire depth of the pavement as well as the base layers if the foundation needs to be strengthened or repaired.

What Is an Asphalt Paving Overlay?

An overlay is a layer of asphalt that is placed on top of an existing pavement after the pavement has been milled. If desired, asphalt fabric may be installed prior to placing the new asphalt. Hot asphalt will be placed so that the elevation of the pavement will be the same as it was when it was originally constructed. This allows gutters, curbs, transitions, drain covers, and other features to be retained at their correct heights. As a result, the resurfaced pavement will function and look so much like a new one that most people who are not paving professionals will assume that you had your pavement rebuilt. Only you need to know that you saved a substantial amount of money by choosing a fast, economical overlay instead of a reconstruction.

What Other Services Does Black Hawk Paving Offer?

We are a full-service concrete and asphalt paving company. We offer an extensive list of services to both local and national clients. These services include parking lot striping, site grading, sewer repair, asphalt sealcoating, traffic signage, pavement markings, concrete curbing and flatwork, asphalt fabric, car stops, asphalt repair, excavations, and hot crack sealing.

Why Should I Contact Black Hawk for My Pavement-Related Services?

We have been in business since 1975, so we have the experience to handle all types of projects. We have a remarkable reputation that is built on the extraordinary quality of our work, our exceptional customer service, and our integrity. We specialize in the construction, repair, and maintenance of parking lots for commercial, industrial, and national clients. Whether you have a dozen parking lots that need major rehabilitations, a single parking lot that needs to sealcoating and striping, or pavements for a property you are planning to construct, we can help. If you would like to receive a free proposal, you can fill out our online quote request, email Info@BlackHawkPaving.com, or call 708-479-0400 to reach our headquarters in Mokena, Illinois.

 

Retail Banks

Retail Banks

Retail Banks

When they need to cash a check, finance a vehicle, make a mortgage payment, or secure valuable items in a safe-deposit box, millions of Americans rely on local retail banks for help. Whether banking customers are using a drive-thru lane, parking in the bank’s lot, or simply passing by the property, they expect to see well-maintained, visually appealing, safe pavements. At Black Hawk Paving, we understand the specific needs of the banking industry, and we have been serving the industry since 1975.

Do Retail Banks Have Special Pavement-Related Needs?

The parking lots at many banks experience exceptionally high turnover rates, especially on certain days of the week, before a holiday, or on certain dates. In addition to people who park and go inside to conduct their business, there are other people who are using drive-thru teller lanes and ATM kiosks. This constant flurry of activity can inflict excessive wear, especially in high-traffic areas, but it can also make it more challenging to ensure a safe environment for all. Making sure that your pavements are attractive, safe, and structurally sound can be complicated by the fact that your visitors drive a wide range of vehicles, have different levels of mobility and attention, and have diverse perspectives on the value of the services that you offer.

 

What Services Will Black Hawk Paving Provide to Retail Banks?

We are a full-service paving company serving national chains throughout the Midwest as well as local businesses. Banks often ask us to provide the following services.

  • Asphalt Repairs: Potholes, cracks, birdbaths, and alligatored asphalt can pose risks to pedestrians and cyclists as well as damage vehicles. Furthermore, water penetration can inflict structural damage that can lead to the premature replacement of the entire pavement.
  • Asphalt Overlays: Many old or damaged pavements can be salvaged by installing an overlay, which is a new layer of asphalt that is placed over an existing pavement. In terms of appearance and functionality, an overlay will mimic a new pavement at a much more economical price.
  • Concrete Repairs: Uplifted, broken, or sunken slabs are major tripping hazards, but they can also damage vehicle tires, create drainage issues, or unseat cyclists.
  • Asphalt Sealcoating: Sealcoating enhances an asphalt pavement’s traction and appearance, but its most valuable contribution is in the area of protection. Sealcoats block UV rays, protect against automotive fluids, make the pavement more resistant to water, and protect against deicers and other chemicals.
  • Parking Lot Striping: Vibrant parking lot pavement markings and striping can increase your property’s curb appeal, make the area safer, ensure ADA compliance, and assure visitors that you are attentive to details. Most banks need fresh paint applied about every two years, but your schedule could vary. You will also need to repaint after sealcoating.
  • Concrete Curbing: Curbs and gutters help channel water safely away from your pavements. This can improve safety, but it can also help eliminate the puddles that can annoy visitors or cause them to slip and fall in freezing weather.
  • Concrete Flatwork: We can install your concrete sidewalks, ramps, dumpster pads, or other pavements.

We offer all of the above services as well as car stops, traffic signs, sewer repairs, asphalt milling, site grading, asphalt fabric, and excavations.

Since 1975, our family-owned business has provided exemplary work and superb customer service to commercial clients, including national chains. To request a free quote, discuss your specific paving needs, or learn more about our services, submit our online form, call 708-419-3028, or email Info@BlackHawkPaving.com.